Houseboating in the Shuswap Lakes area of the Okanagan Valley inBritish Columbia, Canada is a popular recreational activity in which many groups plan for on a yearly basis, and plan they do, sometimes years in advance so to guarantee a rental houseboat is available for when they arrive to the Okanagan Lake, Lake Koocanusa or Shuswap Lake area for a houseboating adventure.
Houseboating Okanagan Lake, Lake Koocanusa or Shuswap Lake is a great opportunity to view remote forests, a chance to escape from the city and observe a wide variety of wildlife. Many come to houseboat to get lost in their thoughts while spending a day on a private beach or re-energizing with a swim, jet ski or canoe finishing with a beach bonfire under the stars sitting back and soaking in the rest of the day.
The selection of scenery, amenities and activities varies based on location and houseboat company. Part of planning to explore a lake on a Okanagan Lake, Lake Koocanusa or Shuswap Lake houseboat depends on which rental houseboat company you book with as they offer different features from region to region. It is important to enquire what amenities are included with your houseboat rental when booking your boating vacation.
The Okanagan Lake, Lake Koocanusa and Shuswap Lake houseboats vary in people capacity, size and on board amenities. Some rentals include or can include hot tubs, rooftop viewing decks, dinghy, entertainment systems, deluxe kitchen units, satellite, BBQ, ski boats, fireplaces, canoes, patio furniture, fishing equipment, tubes and so much more. So... always enquire what you are getting and what you should bring with you when booking your Okanagan houseboat. .
The houseboats range in size with some holding a capacity of 6 people while others can hold up to 20 people. The houseboat rental companies often have various packages available for bookings. Some rental companies offer 1/2 day trips for a quick trip lounging on the lake while others promote 3 day trips all the way to week long trips. The duration of a lake trip often depends on the size of the houseboat and the amenities included on board the requested pleasure boat.
All in all houseboating is a fun activity that is a popular trip for many different types of groups including families, reunions, staff events and romantic escapes. Bring your sunscreen and smiles to Okanagan Lake, Lake Koocanusa or Shuswap Lake for a houseboating adventure.
